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Expressive E Osmose

Expressive E / €1,799

The Expressive E Osmose is an expressive MPE synthesizer running the EaganMatrix engine, now with DAW control and a free Ctrl-e license via firmware 2.3.

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A uniquely expressive keybed running Haken Audio's EaganMatrix engine. Firmware 2.3 adds hands-on DAW control and a free Ctrl-e library, closing the gap with the Osmose CE.

Ideal para Players who want deep per-note expression from a hardware keybed, plus DAW control and a large preset library.

Pros

  • Gesture-sensitive keys with press, bend, and shake per note
  • EaganMatrix engine by Haken Audio on board
  • Firmware 2.3 adds transport, mixing, and navigation DAW control
  • Free Ctrl-e license with 900+ presets across several engines

Cons

  • Premium price at €1,799
  • Expressive playing has a real learning curve
  • Onboard engine editing is deep and takes time

Field notes

Visão geral

The Expressive E Osmose is an expressive polyphonic synthesizer with a keybed that responds to pressing, bending, and shaking on every note, running the EaganMatrix engine by Haken Audio. It works as both a standalone instrument and an advanced MPE controller, with 49 gesture-sensitive keys and up to 24 voices. The current first look is UDO DMNO ON.

Firmware 2.3, released on 24 September 2026, is a free update that adds hands-on DAW control from the keyboard and a free Ctrl-e license with more than 900 expressive presets across engines including Vital, AAS, Kilohearts, Synapse Audio, and Dawesome. For the full breakdown, see the Osmose firmware 2.3 first look. A newer hardware synth in this lane is UDO DMNO ON.

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Especificações

Type
Expressive MPE synthesizer (hardware)
Engine
EaganMatrix by Haken Audio
Keys
49 full-size gesture-sensitive keys
Voices
Up to 24
Firmware 2.3
DAW control, free Ctrl-e license, new action bar, redesigned USB-MIDI
Ctrl-e presets
900+ across Vital, AAS, Kilohearts, Synapse Audio, Dawesome
Price
€1,799

Última verificação 2026-09-26

Quick reference

Perguntas frequentes

Is Osmose firmware 2.3 free?

Yes. It is a free update for all Osmose owners, and the Ctrl-e license it includes is free as well.

What does firmware 2.3 add?

Hands-on DAW control from the keyboard, a free Ctrl-e license with 900+ presets, a new action bar, and a redesigned USB-MIDI setup.

What engine does the Osmose use?

The EaganMatrix engine developed by Haken Audio, the same sound system behind the Continuum.

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